Benedict
I expected Alpha Roman to be waiting for me, especially when the gate guard had given me a look that could freeze fire. It’s good to know that this pack feels protective of Sloane.
While I like that she’s trying to protect me by telling me to let her out of the car before we reach the packhouse, that’s not the kind of man or Alpha I am. I might have growled at her about that, but after the highs and lows of the evening, I let it go. I know she’s nervous about seeing her uncle.
I watch him look over his niece, making sure I didn’t push her into something she wasn’t ready for, then we both say goodnight to her and she gives me one last look, like she’s sending me to the lion’s den.
Alpha Roman waits until she's inside before turning to me.
“Do you want to explain your claim on
